Besides the lame, "I pay your salary." statement. What is wrong with not consenting to a search? From what I understand you must ask permission to search if there is no probable cause. What is wrong with asking am I being detained? I mean am I or am I not? Seems a legit question. And am I free to go? Well, you don't know until you ask. If you just walk off from a police encounter we know that can turn unpleasant for both parties concerned.

Just looking for legitimate answers from real law enforcement. It just seems from the previous comments that these types of statements are a catalyst for eye rolling, anger, scorn, disdain, and a retaliatory response from law enforcement.